About Rathfarnham Jan/Feb 2010

HAPPY NEW YOU!- Style & Shape

NEW YEAR’S RENOVATION- Revamp your Home

TAXING QUESTIONSFOR 2010

Rathfarnham

PLUS Local News & Events,Tarot-Scopes, Recipesand much more!

ISSUE 11: January - February 2010

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Welcome to the January/February issue of About Rathfarnham

Contents

Well, we all made it! A new decade and the yearstretches ahead full of possibilities and opportunities.

As you would expect this issue is packed with somegreat advice and offers to get your new year off on theright foot.

Whether you want Answers to Taxing Questions!(page 12); to Revamp your Home (page 24); GiveYour Body a Service (page 28); Update Your Image(pg 22) or perhaps Sell on eBay (page 36). Our localbusinesses have plenty of suggestions to help you tokick-start those New Year Resolutions!

Remember, if your business is looking for new localcustomers, they need look no further than AboutMagazines. Now in it’s 4th year, the four localmagazines continue to receive great feedback fromreaders and advertisers alike. If you would like toadvertise just call me on 499 3022.

Finally, don’t forget to start following About Magazineson Twitter. Just logon to www.twitter.com, enterabout_magazines and start following! It’s free, its easyand it is great way to generate more communityactivity and stay in touch. I will be tweeting local news,special offers and events, which are happening inbetween issues. Let me know if you have a Twitteraccount and we can start following you!

Remember if you have news or a local event you wantposted just call or email us. We will include it for FREE- so no excuse!

So, until the Spring, l wish you and yours a very HappyNew Year!

Best Regards,

Fiona

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Other Publications

About BallinteerAbout DundrumAbout Knocklyon

About Local Business Get On Yer Bike with CyclePower....6

About Heating Staying Warm this Winter.......................................8

About RecipeWinter Warmers.................................................................10

About Finance Taxing Questions for the New Year............12

About Legal Matters Family Mediation.........................................14

About Crossword New Year’s Theme...............................................16

About Local Business Show Your Business with BOI............18

About Gardening Round the Garden in January..................20

About Style Happy New You!....................................................................22

About Interior Design New Year’s Renovation......................24

About Lifestyle Give Your Body a Service!....................................28

About Local Events The Age of Stupid.............................................30

About Local Events Rathfarnham Roundup......................32-35

About Selling Selling on eBay..................................................................36

About Kids Fantastic New Puzzle Page...........................................38

About Wordsearch Careers Theme.....................................................40

Tarot-scopes for January by Mags....................................................44

Index....................................................................................................................................46





ABOUT LOCAL BUSINESS

Get on Yer Bike this New Year

Sick of sitting in traffic, paying high petrol and dieselprices plus road tax and Insurance? Or, you may justwant to reduce your carbon footprint as well as yourcosts. Well, the Electric Bike could be the answer toyour problems.

Most journeys you do are within easy range of an ElectricBike, so the car begins to look a bit out of date! It’samazing how much ground you can cover in a fewminutes. In the time it takes to get in a car and onto theroad, you would already be hundreds of yards away onyour Electric Bicycle. You can slip through stalled traffic,whiz along cycle lanes and arrive at your destinationexhilarated, ready for anything. All the fun, but none ofthe sweat!

Did you know that Electric Bicycles come under the Cycleto Work Scheme? Under the scheme commuters canclaim tax relief on electric bicycles up to a €1,000!

CyclePower only sell the most advanced and capablepowered bicycles. These are some of the best electric bikesanywhere in the world. They are practical and fun to riderewarding their owner's investment over and over again.CyclePower offers a FREE One Week Trail on any one of

their Electric Bicycles. Prices start at €1085. They also offerConversion kits, which can turn your own bicycle into anelectric bicycle for as little as €546 (inc. vat). Not onlythat, but they can call to your home and check out yourbicycle. If it meets with are requirements, CyclePower canfit a Conversion Kit.

So, think green this Year and Get on Yer Bike!

Here’s a quick recap on why would call Cycle Powerand try out an electric bike:1. Save Time - it's often quicker than taking the car.2. Save Effort - let the electric motor take the strain.

Light and easy to pedal.3. Save Money - no insurance, no tax and no NCT.4. Work Smart - Get €1,000 Tax relief under the Cycle to

Work Scheme.5. Low Maintenance - there are few moving parts onelectric bicycles.

6. Reduce Your Carbon Footprint - Clean, Green & NoGasoline!

7. Personal Fitness - improve your health for 2010!8. Easy to charge - lightweight portable, battery9. No more sitting in traffic - You can use the CycleLanes!

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ABOUT HEATING

Staying Warm this Winter

As the weather gets colder and heating bills rise,there are many low cost options which will helpyou to reduce your bills. You know that closingdoors and windows, adding insulation, installingdouble glazing and turning off radiators in roomswhich are not in use all help. Here are a few youmay not have considered:

Turn Your Heating DownJust 1ºC can knock 10% off your heating bill! Keepyour thermostat at 20ºC.

Programme Your HeatGet a programmable thermostat or programmableradiator controls to vary temperatures throughoutthe day, keeping the heat down when not needed.

Follow the 30-Minute RuleSet the heating to switch off 30 minutes beforebedtime, and set it to turn on 30 minutes before youget up in the morning.

Take a ShowerConsider a shower instead of a bath - a showerusually uses about a fifth of the energy of a full bath.You might also consider installing a low-flow showerhead to reduce the amount of hot water being used.

Get Your Boiler ServicedHave your boiler inspected and serviced by aprofessional every year and you will save a minimumof €150 a year! An annual boiler service will reducethe likelihood of breakdown, save money; reduceCO2 emissions and improve your boiler's reliabilityand safety.

Remember, by law, only an RGII member can servicea gas boiler. If you have a boiler older than 15 yearsthen it is likely that during the next few years thatyou will have to replace it on reliability grounds.Change it now and start saving immediately!

If you have a natural gas supply then it is likely to bethe lowest cost option in terms of both boilerinstallation cost and running cost. If you don’t havea natural gas supply then the choice is between oil,

LPG or pellet boilers. You can find more informationabout the efficiency of boilers and where to purchasethem on www.sei.ie/harp

Finally, if you book your boiler service before 31stJan I will also give you a FREE central heating survey!

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Plumbing - Central HeatingBathrooms - Electric Showers

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ABOUT RECIPE

Winter Warmers

CawlA thick soup from Wales, pronounced “Cowl”

1 Large onion2 Large carrots3 Leeks (white and tender green)2 Sticks celery 190ml / 1/3 pint milk2 Large potatoes50g / 2oz ButterParsley, choppedSalt and pepperGrated cheese (optional)1.2 litres / 2pt Chicken or vegetable stock

Melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the choppedonion, cubed potato, peeled and sliced carrot,chopped celery, and sliced leeks.

Sweat together on slow heat for 15 minutes, then addthe stock. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and simmerfor 45 minutes.

Take out about 275ml of the mixture, add the choppedparsley and liquidise together with the milk, then returnto the pan. Season with pepper and salt and serve witha little grated cheese on top if required.

Pear Parcels

Per person: Multiply the ingredients as required

25g Butter at room temperature1 Comice or dessert pear1 Orange, halved2 Tbsp Soft brown sugarGenerous pinch of cinnamon

Cream the butter, sugar and cinnamon and set aside.Cut the pear in half, remove the core and top and tailbut don’t peel the pear.

Place each pear half, cored side up on a large squareof double thickness baking foil. Form half of the butter& sugar mixture into a ball and press into the pearcavity.

Gather the foil up around the pear half and squeeze thejuice from one half of the orange over pear. Close thefoil around pear and repeat with other half. Place thewrapped pears on a baking sheet and bake at 180°C /350°F / gas mark 4 for about 1 hour until very soft.

Remove pear from foil and place on a plate, drizzlewith caramel or chocolate sauce.





ABOUT FINANCE

Taxing Questions for the New Year

Many of us don’t give enough care and attention to

claiming what is rightfully ours as tax payers. While

financial, work and domestic circumstances may

vary considerably, there is nothing to stop you

making claims for any or all of the following items:

Mortgage Interest Relief - is available for the first 7

years of a qualifying loan after which you are no longer

entitled to TRS with effect from 1st May 2009. For first

time buyer(s) the maximum relief is significantly

greater than for non-first time buyers at up to €2,500

for an individual & €5,000 for a married couple

Rent Relief Credit - An individual paying for private

rented accommodation, excluding Rent paid to Local

Authority, tenancies can claim additional Tax Credits,

the level of which is determined by age and marital

status but could be up to €1,600.

Rent a Room Relief - Where an individual rents a

room(s)in a 'qualifying residence' and the gross rent

received, including sums arising for food, laundry or

similar goods and services and the income does not

exceed €10,000 - this income will be exempt from

income tax by including it in the individuals tax return.

Where more than one individual is entitled to the rent,

the limit is divided between the individuals concerned

Home Carer Credit - A married couple, where one

spouse is the Home Carer and cares for one/more

dependent persons, including school going children.

Conditions to Qualify Married couple - must be jointly

assessed Home Carer must care for one/more

dependent relative. The Carer’s income must not

exceed €5,080 for the tax year. Full tax credit due if

the Home Carer's income is less than €5,080 – Credit

= up to €900.

Third Level Fees - (excluding enrollment, exam fees

etc) tax relief is available in respect of tuition fees paid

by an individual in an approved third level college on

a approved course. If you have paid college fees in

respect of more than one individual attending college

in an academic year, relief is due to you in respect of

the fees paid for each person up to the maximum limit

per course. Tax relief at the standard rate of tax (20%)

for the academic year 2009/2010 is €5,000.

Other tax credits and business items to be

considered include

• Tax credits for Widows, One parent family, Age,

Incapacitated Child, Dependant Relative,

Blind Person

• Medical & Dental Costs, Pension Contributions &

Permanent Health Insurance

• Local Authority Service Charges / Independent

Contractor, Employing your spouse & or children

in your business

• Audit Exemption for Limited Companies

by Colum Whelan, Guardian Management Accounting



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ABOUT LEGAL MATTERS

Family Law Mediation

Many people associate marital breakup with lettersbetween solicitors, trips to court, huge legal bills andan enormous amount of stress and emotional traumafor both spouses and, in particular, their children.

In recent years however there has been a move away fromthe traditional means of resolving family law disputes.

A number of years ago a family law resolution modelknown as collaborative law was developed here. Thisinvolves both solicitors working together with the twospouses and all four parties meeting on several occasionswith a view to the resolving in a mature and constructivefashion all of the issues which require to be agreed inrelation to property, other assets, maintenance, custodyand access, pensions, taxation and succession act issues.

In the last six months a number of solicitors in Dublin havetrained as family lawyer mediators. Mediation is a processwhere the husband and the wife attend a number ofsessions of mediation with a view to resolving their issuesand coming up with a set of proposals which is thenconverted into a binding agreement by their solicitors. Therole of the mediator is to facilitate the discussions betweenthe husband and the wife. The mediator can provideinformation but not legal advice. The mediator’s role is tomaintain a focus on the resolution of the issues and lookfor ways and mechanisms as to unlock the difficulties.

The training which was conducted through a U.K. modelknown as Resolution which has been operating successfullyin the U.K. for the last fifteen years is based on a childcentered approach to the resolution of family law issues.The experience in the United Kingdom has demonstratedquite clearly that the impact of family law breakup onchildren is greatly alleviated if the parties can reach aresolution of the issues between them in a constructiveand mature manner, without having to engage in lengthyand confrontational legal proceedings.

There is little doubt that by engaging in a mediatedprocess the parties will reduce their legal costs significantlyfrom the costs that would be incurred if they went tocourt. There is also the added advantage of retainingcontrol of the outcome as mediation can only besuccessful if the parties themselves reach an agreementwhich is obviously much better than asking a judge toimpose an outcome on the parties.

I myself have extensive experience in the area of familylaw, having advised on all aspects of family law for manyyears and trained as a family law mediator.

If you have any queries in relation to how family lawmediation might be of interest or assistance to you pleasedo not hesitate to contact us and we would be happy toexplain the process in detail.

For more information on family mediation or anyaspect of family law please contact Dillons by phoneon 2960 666, email at [email protected] or log onto ourwebsite www.dillon.ie

by Brendan Dillon, Dillon Solicitors





ABOUT CROSSWORD

Cryptic Crossword

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maybe three? (8)5 Support nomination for just a

brief moment (6)8 Retirement day for Old Father

Time (11)10 I agree double portion contains

pure avarice (5)11 Scavenges over a long time (7)13 Fluke shot for snooker player

taking whatever is available (7)14 Aye, oats may be an alternative

to having meat (7)16 Vessel designed for couples

only (3)17 Before marriage I hear she

is not (3)18 Diner is thought to have special

knowledge of the business (7)21 Sadly it seems benefit office has

no more room (7)23 Type of clock works without

workers? (7)25 Observe the timepiece on duty

rota (5)26 This way is not my elders’

fashion (11)28 Make a fuss of the expense

around the South East (6)29 Turn once and compose pensive

piece for the pianist (8)

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problem (6)2 Task assigned to the funeral

director (11)3 Gift signals why the time might

be wrong? (7)4 Measure of one worldly turn (3)5 Spices up the climactic periods (7)6 Price on a foreign beach

region? (5)7 Clothes on time for equestrian

event (8)9 Ken wed Eve first on Saturday

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Show Your Business Event with BOI

Bank of Ireland Dundrum recently ran a 'Show

your Business week' which was a huge success.

Show Your Business Week follows the success of our

first ever National Enterprise Week last May, and is

the second in a series of National Enterprise

Programme initiatives all aimed at conveying our

support for SMEs and demonstrating our

commitment to get businesses moving in Ireland.

This special Week offers local businesses a unique

way to promote their business, meet fellow

business owners and share experiences with other

SMEs. Branches have invited customers and non-

Bank businesses in the locality to display their

products and services on the premises.

Participating in Bank of Ireland Dundrum were

9 local businesses. There was 2 to 3 businesses a

day showing and selling their products and services

in the branch and all were delighted with the extra

sales and awareness that were generated.

The local businesses included Rachel from For The

Birds, John Brennan from www.ChristmasTrees.ie,

Janet from Dublin Crystal, Aaran Massey of

Costcutters, Sadhbh Fitzgibbon of Sky Interiors,

Valerie Phillips from Fitzgibbon Jewellers, Leah

O’Reilly and Emily MacKeogh from Crystals & Co,

Irene and Mary from Flowers made easy, Alan From

Essential Bakewell and Carol from the Meningitis

Trust.

We look forward to more ‘Show Your Business’

events in 2010.

Sadhbh Fitzgibbon of Sky Interiors

Leah and Emily from Crystals & Co





ABOUT GARDENING

Round The Garden in January

PrepareIf you have some mildish weather this month, take theopportunity to dig over your ground. This will expose anygarden pests and provide a snack for birds.

It’s a good idea to check all tree stakes and make suregreenhouse glass is secure against high winds. When youharvest cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, broccoli,swedes or turnips, turn the ground over, burying thestems in the bottom of a trench to prepare a perfect spotfor runner beans.

PlantSeed potatoes benefit from being "sprouted" beforeplanting. Place the seed potatoes in a warm and light areato let the eyes sprout. The potatoes will then grow quicklyafter planting.

Hotbeds can be used to force asparagus, broad beans,carrots, onions and radishes. Early cucumbers can beseeded under glass or in a hotbed.

Avoid planting trees this month unless absolutely necessaryand then only do so from pots. If you have to do so, protectbase with a covering of well rotted manure.

PrunePrune apples and pears as soon as you have a milder dayand remove old fruit, either hanging or on the ground, asthese encourage pests.

Now is the time to prepare grafts by cutting trees back.After cutting, scions for should be labeled and heeled intothe ground ready for use. Use lime wash or a caustic sodaspray to treat the stumps of old fruit trees, making sureyou remove all dead bark. Do not be tempted to prunesoft fruits, such as apricots, cherries, figs, nectarines orpeaches.

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ABOUT STYLE

Happy New You! – Balance & Shape

Happy New Year Ladies! By the time you readthis Christmas will have come and gone in abusy blur and we'll be looking out at the shortdark days hoping that spring will make an earlyappearance this year. What to do with the longdark nights?

Happy New Year Ladies! By the time you read thisChristmas will have come and gone in a busy blurand we'll be looking out at the short dark dayshoping that spring will make an early appearancethis year. What to do with the long dark nights?

In September last year I hosted a Style Night inGiddy Studios in Rathfarnham and many of youcame and had a fun time looking at the issues thatarise when we try to figure out the differencebetween style and fashion.

I discovered on that night that a question almosteveryone wanted an answer to was on body shapeand how to dress to enhance or disguise whatnature had endowed us with. I have therefore setanother date for Tuesday the 2nd of February.I hope to take more time to discuss different bodyshapes and allow time for questions relating to this.

The key words to keep in mind when we aremaking decisions for ourselves on what to wear andhow to wear it are “balance” and “proportion”.How to bring balance to your own shape andsilhouette will depend on your height and theproportions of your body. Two people of similarheight and body shape can still be differentlyproportioned and therefore would need to bemindful of this when choosing clothes.

This can explain how, if you are shopping with afriend of similar size and colouring to yourself,an outfit can look great on one of you and notthe other.

Finding out what our best features are andenhancing them with both the style or length ofour clothes as well as the clever use of the correctaccessories can open up your existing wardrobe innew and interesting ways. This need not cost theearth either, as eye catching necklaces and beltsare particularly popular at the moment. We shallhave a closer look at how to use accessories in thebest way for your body shape and discover thesimple answers to the question of updating a lookwithout breaking the bank.

As before the night will begin with a glass of wineat 7.30pm, concluding with tea/coffee at 9.30pmand cost €20. Please text or e-mail me to book aplace as numbers will be limited.

Hope to see you there ladies.

by Janice Coyne, Style Consultant





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Interior designer Karen O’Rourke has a passion forPeriod Homes and through her business RenovationCoach, she offers clients an unique personal advicepackage, aimed at those who are more than a littledaunted by the thought of restyling one room ortheir whole house!

“Ideal for homeowners or landlords, we assist on a1-to-1 basis to renovate their property and in the processsaving Time, Money and Mistakes.” says O’Rourke,“We assess the space which requires attention and thenoffer advice on layout, colour and soft furnishings.”

The Renovation Coach package involves two meetings- the first, to understand the client’s needs and thetype of project they would like to do. At this meetingKaren looks at the orientation of the house, takesmeasurements or takes copies of plans if they exist.

The Coach then returns for a second meeting, havingfamiliarised herself with the house and project. Areasthat will require special attention are highlighted. Aquestion session raises questions and possible problemswhich the client hasn’t even thought of …YET!

Putting off until tomorrow what can be done today!“We meet people every day who are not living in thehome they want to live in. They keep putting theredecoration off until weeks turn into months and thenyears” says O’Rourke. “Many home owners would loveto transform their homes with the help of an InteriorDesigner but most think that only people with bigproperties and even bigger budgets can afford one!

In fact, by contracting an Interior Designer a saving of15% to 25% can be made of the total interior spend- even after paying their fee.”

Karen’s main business is Concept Design Interiors inRathgar which specialises in helping clients make themost of their properties while avoiding costly mistakes.Established by O’Rourke in 1999 Concept DesignInteriors advises property owners on how to achievequality and well designed finishes to their properties.

Karen explains “we source everything for our clients -from kitchen sinks and bathroom suites to curtains,paints and wall coverings, plumbers and electricians.We offer value by passing on trade prices, available tous, so that refurbishments can be done on a shoestringbudget - allowing owners to put value into theirhomes or for landlords to obtain higher rental incomesand the best tenants.”

Renovation Coach likewise can also advise on forwardplanning and managing budgets – all the things youwould expect from hiring an Interior Designer butwith a coach by your side to get you going.

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Total Hair Care - A Totally New Experience!

Total Hair Care’s new salon officially opened inRathfarnham last month, with a galaxy of stars andglamour in attendance. Officially opened by TV3’sGlenda Gilson, the salon also featured on TV3’s Xposé.

Audrey Rogers, established her Total Hair Care salon backin 2004. She relocated from her premises in the TotalFitness Complex to the Grange Road Retail Centre,opposite Marlay Park.

Total Hair Care is Ireland’s first salon to offer private areaswhere clients can have their hair tended to in private rooms.

“We were approached by ladies from the Muslimcommunity who wanted to avail of our services but forreligious/cultural reasons were uncomfortable removingtheir headscarves in a public. They asked us whether wewould consider facilitating them by allocating a privatearea. The new salon now provides a completely privateroom for anyone wishing privacy for the full range ofservices provided at Total Hair Care”, explained Audrey.

The salon also offers a separate Barber Shop, FullHairdressing Salon, Beauty Rooms and Private Rooms (byappointment) for clients who wish to have total privacy.

Audrey’s love of hairstyling and passion for perfection runsin the blood! Among her staff of 12 are Audrey’s sonPhilip, who runs the Barber Shop and her daughter,Aimee, a Master Colourist, working with the ALFAPARFMilano range of luxury products.

So, if you are looking for a little pampering from IndianHead Massage to Highlights; Hair Extensions to BeautyTreatments – why not pay Audrey and her team a visit?

Final word to Audrey “I’m certain that our clients will lovethe new salon and enjoy the standards of luxury we aretrying to deliver. The luxury is for them and they deserve it.”


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ABOUT LIFESTYLE

Give Your Body a Service!

January often makes people think about their

bodies and their general health. Often the subject

only gets attention when something goes wrong.

But just like your car, our bodies benefit from

regular servicing and the correct fuel to keep it

running at peak efficiency.

Starting with fuel, not many will be ignorant of the

recommended five portions of fruit and vegetables

per day. But even if you reach that quota, if you top up

your diet with saturated fats, sugar and caffeine

you are not going to be doing the best for yourself.

Realistically, you need to start by making small

changes and re-educating your taste buds. For

example, you could consider drinking decaffeinated

tea or coffee during the day, changing to wholegrain

rice, pasta and bread, and just making yourself a

sandwich with one slice of bread rather than two.

We know we should exercise but how much does it

really matter? The short term benefits of regular

exercise include a healthier heart, healthy muscles,

bones and joints, and more energy. Regular activity

over the long term reduces your risk of developing

heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and

obesity. If you only exercise to lose weight by the

way, you are unlikely to stick at the regime. If you take

a 30 minute walk and reward yourself with tea and

biscuits upon your return you will be eating more

calories than the exercise used up. So focus on exercise

for overall health improvement and think of weight

loss as just one of the potential benefits.

Regular eye health checks are important, particularly

for children and older people. For adults many eye

diseases are picked up during routine eye examinations

and the earlier your optometrist catches problems, the

easier they are to treat.

From eyes to feet, probably the part of our body to

which we give least consideration. Are you on your

feet a lot during the day, overweight, into sports or

diabetic? Do you have flat feet, high arches and pain

in your Achilles tendon, corns, calluses, bunions or a

history of ankle injury? If the answer to any of these

is yes (and I'm betting you said yes to at least one)

then you would benefit from a consultation with a

podiatrist.

Finally, if you are already feeling that you have a

niggling health problem that doesn't necessarily

need a doctor's visit, consider alternative medicine.

From hypnotherapy to acupuncture there was a time

when any treatment not part of mainstream medicine

was considered ‘alternative'. Nowadays, most are

considered complementary and valuable tools in

maintaining general good health.

Ultimately this is what we should be thinking about;

taking responsibility for and investing in our own good

health. After all, the person who will benefit most is us.

by Jennifer Greene





ABOUT LOCAL GROUPS

‘The Age of Stupid’

Rathfarnham Parish Eco Group invited members ofthe local community to a screening of The Age ofStupid film, the new cinema documentary from thedirector of McLibel and the producer of the Oscar-winning One Day in September. In The Age of StupidPete Postlethwaite stars as a man living alone in adevastated future world of 2055, looking at oldfootage from 2008 and asking: Why didn’t we stopclimate change when we had the chance?

Introducing The Age of Stupid, which was held inRathfarnham Parish Centre, Sylvia Thompson of TheIrish Times, said that the film told the story of “planetaryneglect”. It had inspired a movement of people to takeaction against climate change and its director, FannyArmstrong, had become known throughout the world.She was behind the international 10:10 movement,which challenges people, churches, businesses andorganisations to cut their carbon emissions by 10 percent by the end of 2010.

In the thought-provoking film, the character playedby Pete Postlethwaite, ponders, “We could have savedourselves, but we didn’t. What state of mind were wein to face extinction and simply shrug it off? … Is theanswer, on some level, that we weren’t sure if we wereworth saving?”

The film, described by The Guardian as "the firstsuccessful dramatisation of climate change to hit thebig screen" presents a bleak view of the future ifnothing is done to prevent runaway climate change.Ms Thompson chaired a lively question-answer session

following the film in which a wide range of issuesaround climate change were discussed. People werealso invited to take part in an eco quiz and were givena list of eco tips, action ideas and recommended ecobooks to take home.

Rathfarnham Parish Eco Group was started a yearago by a group of parishioners concerned aboutenvironmental issues.

They include an eco tip in the monthly parishmagazine and last summer they held a Walk/Cycle toChurch Sunday when the two people who walked/cycled the furthest to church won a prize of a trip toOxfam with their own personal shopper! In December2008 and 2009 the group took part in the StopClimate Chaos annual bell-ringing event to raiseawareness about climate change.

The Group is an initiative of Eco Congregation Ireland,an inter-denominational project that encourageschurches and communities to pursue eco-friendlylifestyles. People from throughout Ireland attended anecumenical service for the UN climate summit held inChrist Church Cathedral in December, which wasorganised by Eco Congregation Ireland, Trocaire andChristian Aid. The speaker was Mary Robinson,former President of Ireland and former UN HighCommissioner for Human Rights. She said faith-basedcommunities were a critically important part oftackling the problem of climate change.

For further info see www.ecocongregationireland.orgor call Fiona on 086 1706923.

by Fiona Murdoch

Members of Rathfarnham Parish Eco Group pictured after the showing of The Age of Stupid film with Sylvia Thompson of TheIrish Times (6th from right), Councillor Emma Coburn (3rd from left), Catherine Brennan SSL (fifth from left) chairperson of EcoCongregation Ireland, and Rev Ted Woods, rector of Rathfarnham Parish.


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REJOICE GOSPEL CHOIR (BALLINA) & ST JOHN’SGOSPEL CHOIR PRESENT A CONCERT IN AID OFPIETA HOUSE

6th February 2010 at 8pm sharp in the Church of StJohn the Evangelist, Ballinteer Avenue. Tickets €20.Concessions €10. Tel: 298 1817.

THE MARLAY ICA GUILD

In 2010, the ICA is celebrating its Centenary Yearand to celebrate we have many exciting celebratonsorganised. The celebrations kick off on 20th Januaryin Dublin Castle, a centenary Gala Dinner will beheld in Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford in May and thehighlight of the year will be a Centenary GardenParty in An Grianan in July. Each guild will mark theyear in a special way.

Marlay Guild ICA will produce a CentenaryCookbook to mark the occasion. At our first meetingof 14th January 2010, we will have input fromDiarmaid Ferriter, Prof. Modern History, UCD.

Join the guild anytime by phoning us at 087 9532352. New members welcome. You can boast thatyou joined in Centenary Year! We meet at 8pm onthe 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month in MarlayGrange Parish Centre. New members are alwayswelcome. Please contact us on 087 953 2352.

Congratulations to Rita and her choir from MarlayGuild ICA for winning the Honor Gahan Cup. Rita'schoir practise every Tuesday night and it is a choirpar excellence! They have proved it!

CoCo MARKETS

Every Saturday Marlay Park 10am - 4pmThe farmer’s market reopens on Friday January 8th.Whether food is a passion or just a flirtation, foodlovers visit the markets each week to collect tastytreats, store cupboard necessities or simply wanderaround with a raw juice and a falafel in hand toperuse the colourful tapestry of farmers fare, craftsand cooking.

RATHFARNHAM PARISH BADMINTON CLUB

Are you looking to join a new club? We have thebest of both worlds, 4 court hall in Ballinteer, singlecourt in Crannagh road(probably one of the bestaround!) and a new re-vamped Memorial hall. Veryreasonable subs! Great amounts of play and a verysocial club. If interested please visit us on Mondaynights 8.30pm at Ballinteer Community School. orvisit www.rathfarnhambadminton.com

LOCAL SOCIAL GROUP

Dublin 16 based social group for unattached adultsis looking for new members. Activities include livemusic, dining out, cinema, bowling, weekendsaway. Tel Deirdre on 086 369 8931 or Steve on 086887 3644.

BALLINTEER ACTIVE RETIREMENT GROUP

We meet each Wednesday in Ballinteer St. John'sGAA Pavilion from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. Weorganise talks, activities & outings. Full programmeof events throughout the year. We will have yogaand aqua-aerobic classes from early January. We areplanning a 3-night visit to Cork in April. Newmembers, aged 55+, are very welcome.

Just come along to meet us. After Christmas we willresume on 6th January. Our programme for the sixmoths to June 2010 is in preparation.

BALLYROAN LIBRARY EVENTSJANUARY 2010

Junior Chess ClubChess club for 8-14 year olds. Age Groups: 8 - 12Saturday 16th, 23rd & 30th January from 10:30am

Parent and Toddler GroupFriday 15th, 22nd, 29th January at 10am.

Bookworms Junior Book ClubMonday 11th January at 3.30pm.




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Airfield, Upper Kilmacud Road, Dundrum, Dublin 14.

Tickets: (01) 298 4301Email: [email protected]: www.airfield.ie

Family SundaysWill continue each Sunday during January.12.30pm to 4pm.

St Bridget Cross workshopSun 31st Jan

Gardening ToursEach Wednesday in January with head gardenerEmer O’Reilly.

Meet the AnimalsWith Farmer Eamon each Saturday at 2.30pmEamon our farmer takes you on a tour of the farmto see the animals. Meet all your old favouritesincluding Hammer and Dixie our miniatureponies, donkeys Michael and Smokey Joe andBetty and Prudence our saddle-back pigs.Check out our website for details www.airfield.ie

Airfield Gift ShopAirfield Gift Shop is brimming over with treatsand decorations! Great gift ideas for all priceranges! Savon du Marseille Soap, Hope andBenson Purses, fabulous new jewellery and LilyFlame Candles.

Storytime for little onesWednesday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th at 3.30pm.

Circle Cómhra - Irish Conversation ClassMonday 18th and 25th January at 6.45pm.

French Conversation Exchange.Thursday 21st and 28th January at 7pm.For those with a good knowledge of the language.

German Conversation GroupWednesday 20th and 27th January at 11am.

English Class for Foreign NationalsTuesday 19th and 26th January at 10am.

Improver’s Spanish ClassWednesday 20th and 27th January.

Beginner’s Spanish ClassThursday 21st and 28th at 3.30pm.

U3A Meeting University of the Third AgeMonday 11th, 18th and 25th January at 10.30am.

Computer Classes for over 55sTuesday 12th, 19th and 26th January.Thursday 14th, 21st and 28th at 10am.

Knitting ClubTuesday 12th and 26th at 4pm.

Writer’s CircleThursday 14th, 21st and 28th at 10.30am.

Poetry GroupTuesday 26th at 6.45pm.

Reader’s GroupTuesday 19th at 7pm.

Templeogue Active Retirement Book ClubFriday 15th at 2.30pm.

SHINE Mental Health Support GroupTuesday 5th January at 7pm.




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THE MILL GALLERYTel: 296 9340

“Echo of a Silent Cry”Photography by DIANNE WHYTE12th December - 14th January 2009

Photographs dealing with the effects ofinstitutional enclosure on the person confined.Are they ever free from the inflicted rules andsuppression?

Call our Box Office on 01 296 9340 or call in tothe Mill Theatre Box Office. We're open fromMonday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm, and the theatrere-opens at 6.30pm when there is an eveningperformance. You can also book online atwww.milltheatre.com

JANUARY LISTINGS

Christmas Pantomime - Fluffy’s Xmas FactorFri 4th Dec - Sun 10th Jan

Weekdays 10am, 11.45am & 6pmSat & Sun 2pm, 4pm & 6pmNo performance on Mondays.Tickets from €18. Family Specials from €60 for 5.Join Joe Conlan, the Princess of Irish panto at theMill Theatre for a show full of fun, frolics andfantaboulous singing. Don't miss this X citing,X traordinary, X cellent show for all the family!!She’s The Best!...Oh No She’s Not!...Oh Yes SheIs..Coz She’s Won The Xmas Factor!!

MUSICAL LOCAL ARTS

OliverWed 13th – Fri 15th January 7.30pm €15The John Scottus School arrive at the Mill to stagetheir first ever musical - ‘Oliver’. Lionel Bart’s much-loved musical about ‘The boy who asked for more’This powerful and exciting story, which has alreadybeen a hit with the students in rehearsals, is sure tohave the audience tapping their toes and singingalong by the end of its engaging tale.




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COMEDY

David O’DohertySat 16th January 8pm €16/€14David O’Doherty: David O’Doh-party for one nightonly at the Mill with a tiny keyboard and a brandnew show. Uplifting! Hilarious! Surprising! Profound!Really, really stupid! At the very least, it will be someof these things. “A tiny keyboard and a giant talent.”- The List, Edinburgh

DRAMA LOCAL ARTS

Living QuartersTues 19th – Sat 23rd January 8pm €18/€15

Rathfarnham Theatre Group are delighted to markFriel’s 80th birthday by staging one of his manymasterpieces, a tale of military life, family feuds anduntold secrets. Set in the wilds of Donegal, in arun-down army base in the mythical village ofBallybeg. The central theme of the play is family lifeand the destructive power of secrets and deceit.

MUSIC

Hannah Montana and High School MusicalTributeThurs 28th & Fri 29th January 7pm €20

Direct from a sell-out nationwide tour, HannahMontana and High School Musical fans are sure toget the ‘Best of Both Worlds’ when this magical showhits The Mill. It’s a foot stompin’, all singin’ anddancin’ feast that will have even mums and dads ontheir feet! With a pumping soundtrack, the very bestteenage performers you will find anywhere andplenty of audience interaction, this is truly a shownot to be missed!

COMEDY MUSIC

The Friday Night SpecialFriday 29th January 8pm €10

"Eleventy Four is as funny as she is quirky. Upbeat,bubbly and full of sunshine. Her memorable lyricsand melodies make for some very entertainedaudiences.

Enda Muldoon began comedy four years ago in a bidto deal with deep seated childhood psychologicaltrauma. Aidan Murphy is a singer songwriter, musicalarranger and director, and all round musicimpresario.

MUSIC

Gemma HayesSaturday 30th January 8pm €18/€15

Hailing from Tipperary, Gemma Hayes is a singersongwriter and producer, known for her eclecticblend of Folk, Prog Rock and Electronica.

She has written songs with Adam Duritz of CountingCrows and Kevin Shields of My Bloody Valentine. Hermusic has been featured on a multitude of films andtelevision shows, including Grey’s Anatomy, ER,HBO’s Bored To Death, and Mr. and Mrs Smith.



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nobody is likely to be watching will miss out on criticallast-day and last-hour bids that can mean the differencebetween a huge sale and a huge disappointment.

• Be flexible about payment to encourage bids. If youwant to really maximise the number of bids you receive,be flexible about payment: by accepting payment fromPayPal, by personal cheque, by money order, etc you'llensure that the greatest number of bidders has a chanceto bid on your item.

• Pack carefully and ship quickly after payment.You've gone to all the trouble to make a sale, so don'tlose the race in the last mile by packing your item sopoorly that it's damaged in shipment or waiting afterreceiving payment before you ship. Buyers that have agreat buying experience will leave you positive feedbackand buy from you again. Buyers that have a poorbuying experience will leave negative feedback, willnever buy from you again, and may also complain toeBay or to your bank or the postal authorities.

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It’s January, so you may be short on cash or lookingto offload some unwanted gifts. So, how aboutselling them on eBay? Here’s a few tips to help youto maximise your sale.

• Include a photo. More than any other single factor,the photo that you include with your auction willdetermine the final value for which your item is sold.Take the photo yourself against a white background.

• Use HTML to make your listing clean and readable.Bidders will bid if and only if they can figure out whatyou're saying. Make your auction listing readable anduser friendly so that you don't chase bidders away.

• Start auction format listings at €1.00 unless youhave a reason not to. For most common types of itemsyou'll receive more bids in the end if you begin yourlisting at €1.00, and you'll ultimately save on listing feesas well.

• Clearly list the items included in the sale. If you'reselling a product that includes additional accessories ormaterial when sold at retail, be sure to mention in yourlisting that these are included using phrases like"Includes all original accessories!" If item(s) that buyersmight expect to be included actually won't be includedin the sale, be sure to mention that as well.

• Clearly state the item's condition. Do use ratingssuch as "like new," or "good condition”. Be sure toinclude actual details like "has a scratch at the upper-right of the screen," "is missing two buttons," etc.

• Include shipping details. Do include very specificshipping costs(or an actual shipping cost calculator ofsome kind), also include details about the areas towhich you're willing to ship and whether or not youplan to insure the item.

• Provide a clear guarantee, warranty, and/orreturn/exchange policy. Let your bidders know justwhat they're getting themselves into by bidding. If yoursale is to be considered AS-IS, then state that there willbe no returns, refunds, or exchanges.

• Time your listing carefully so that it doesn't end indead zone. Listings that are scheduled to finish when



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ARIESHappy new year Aries, remembering that new is notnecessarily the way to go. Rather to use the re-inventword and create the changes which can make youmaster of your own destiny. Love and commitment ison the agenda for some, others may wish to explorea little while longer. Don’t leave love on the backburner too long lest you should be the loser.

TAURUSIf it is vegetarianism, or simply a complete overhaul inthe food department you are, from this month onwards,determined to ring the changes where a more healthyand balanced diet are concerned. Thus, the new andmore exuberant you is on a mission...to make the mostof everything life has got to give and love? Yes! this yearyou will say a big yes to a marriage proposal.

GEMINIThis has got to be the year where you throw cautionto the wind and go for what makes you feel warm,content and blissfully happy. Lots of travel, beginning inJanuary sees you having to keep the suitcase ready atall times. Love is there for you but you may demand alittle too much, forgetting that we all have failings.Budget now so you may enjoy later.

CANCERAlthough you may have spent years being a sensitivesoul, you are making a new year rule to become a truesoldier of righteousness. Opening the book on spiritualawareness is the best awakening you ever had. You arenow learning how to be the spiritual healer you wereborn to be. Yes! Your soul mate will adapt to your wayof thinking and eventually work with you.

LEOYour dreams are becoming more and more propheticas the year goes on. There is a reason for this. You areon a soul searching path and are want to envelop truthand wisdom. All this and why? You cam only find truehappiness and contentment when you are in harmonywith the universe of truth and unconditional love. Yourpast life as an Indian has a profound effect on you.

VIRGOIf you find yourself tossing and turning when it comesto making important decisions, accept where you areat now. You are not yet ready to commit to apartnership until the nitty gritty is fully understoodand sorted. This is your year for love and the chain ofevents set in motion by the universal powers now, isthe forerunner to the ultimate goal.

LIBRAWhether you are married or not, this is the year youmake wedding vows and is the happiest you havebeen for the longest time. Going up to Edinburgh fora weekend is the making of you both. A planned visitto Rome is on the cards and has a hint of familiaritywhich can only be ascribed to past life connections.A gift of pink roses is the sign of love to you.

SCORPIOBacking away from what makes you uncomfortable isthe best way to go at the minute. Cards advise that yousleep on making an important decision before makingcommitments. You may find yourself called upon toforgive and let the past take care of itself. You can trulymove on and allow happiness take its place in your life.A welcome windfall is better shared.

SAGITTARIUSWish upon a star Sagittarius as this is truly your year toaccept all the good things the universe has to give. Theangels and saints are working with you and assistingyour efforts, especially the unselfish goals. Yes! You arestill loved and minded from the special one who haspassed over to the other side. Don’t give up on thehouse project as the answer is in front of you.

CAPRICORNMultiple facets of family news has the power to confuse,yet enhance you this January. Better prepare the budgetas the cupid files are open. Your own love life, tomention but one, is one of many success stories you arelucky to be a part of this year. Travel, is fiercely forecastin this spread, Greece being the highlight. Baby newsenthrals, as is an option to begin your own business.

AQUARIUSGoing to a wedding is the making of another. ThisJanuary sees you filled with hope and love. Do notallow petty frustrations get to you. The advice given toyou from a spiritual individual is the best you can get.An old house needing a lot of t.l.c. is the one for you.The banker is favourable to you provided your papersare up to scratch. Get copies of everything.

PISCESThe lovers card indicates that you will complete the saidprojects going on at the minute. A man from across thesea has a powerful say in your future. This may well linkto a future work area, perhaps to do with your creativetalents? Love and settlement are well featured in thisspread and as this means so much to you, need toready yourself to accepting this gift from the universe.

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Accounts Management/Payroll (outsource)

Guardian Management Services........................................................................12

Activities for Children/Teens/Adults

Sing with Cathy (Singing Lessons)......................................................................27

Spanish Classes with Karmela..............................................................................39

Wonderland Workshops - Drama Classes......................................................39

Blinds & Curtains

Ballinteer Blinds.............................................................................................................41

Builders

Attic Fanatic (attic conversions).........................................................................25

Mission Construction.......................................................................................................7

Noonan Construction................................................................................................29

Butcher (Online order/home delivery)

John Meats & Co.............................................................................................................11

Café

Boland’s Cottage Cafe..............................................................................................17

Cleaning

Chem Dry (Carpets/Upholstery)........................................................................15

Oven Blitz (Oven Cleaning)......................................................................................11

Oven Clean.........................................................................................................................41

Pristine (House cleaning)..........................................................................................39

Computers

MicroPro - Computer sales/repairs.....................................................................37

Paula Flanagan (One-To-One Training).........................................................37

Protocall (computer repairs mobile)...............................................................27

Credit Control

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Dog Grooming/Walking

Clip n’ Tails..........................................................................................................................43

Double Glazing/Glass/Windows

Century Windows............................................................................................................17

Malplas Windows & Doors.......................................................................................25

Education

Adult Education Classes - St Colmcilles..........................................................31

Electrician

Churchtown Electrical...............................................................................................25

Paul Warren......................................................................................................................11

Electric Bicycles

Cycle Power...........................................................................................................................6

Funerals

Massey Bros Templeogue..........................................................................................9

Gardens

GardenForce - Garden Design & Landscape..............................................21

Greenshoots Landscape Services........................................................................20

Ideal Garden Solutions...............................................................................................21

Graphic Designer

BlueOrange Design....................................................................................................42

Hair & Beauty

Amy’s Beauty Rooms..................................................................................................27

Gel Nails/Spray Tan with Roslyn........................................................................27

Glamour SOS (mobile beauty)............................................................................23

Patricia’s Nails.................................................................................................................23

Red Apple Hair & Beauty..........................................................................................48

Scruples..............................................................................................................................19

Total Hair Care...............................................................................................................26

Health & Fitness

Baby Massage (Anne Hogan)..............................................................................39

Ki for Life..............................................................................................................................28

Pilates - Anne Sexton....................................................................................................45

Pilates - with Amelia......................................................................................................29

Pilates - Keri Gaffney..................................................................................................23

Interiors/Home Furnishings

Concept Interior Design...........................................................................................41

The Renovation Coach.............................................................................................24

Jewellers

Fitzgibbon Jewellers.........................................................................................................3

Memorials/Headstones

McCluskey Memorials..................................................................................................9

Nursing Home

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Painter/Decorator

Dave Verdon..........................................................................................................................5

Plasterer (Internal/External)

Maurice Garvey..............................................................................................................9

Plumbing

Brian McGarry...................................................................................................................8

Solicitors

Dillon Solicitors..............................................................................................................14

Joe Clancy Solicitors......................................................................................................7

Style Consultant/Personal Shopper

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Tiler

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Vocal Training/Vocal Coaching

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Wine Merchants

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Work from Home Opportunity.........................................................................29




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